Conference Session

Assessment

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Olga Pierrakos, James Madison University; Maura Borrego, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Jenny Lo, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

undergraduate engineering education and haveprompted a number of calls to protect U.S. global competitiveness. All these reports havechallenged engineering institutions to produce graduates with professional as well as technicalskills by outlining the desired attributes for graduating engineers.Undergraduate research experiences, which are highly promoted and supported by NSF andother agencies, present a great opportunity for our students to learn these essential globallycompetitive skills. Some of the benefits of undergraduate research are: (a) applying skills andknowledge learned in the classroom, (b) working with state-of-the-art processes, equipment, andtools, (c) gaining critical thinking skills, (d) gaining self-confidence, and (e) promoting

Conference Session

Two Year College Tech Session III

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alexander Shayevich, Pima Community College; Jeff Goldberg, University of Arizona; Judy Edson, University of Arizona

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Two Year College Division

students in this sample were new freshman whenthey first came to the UA students and 21 were 2-year school transfers. The following tablescontain the direct grade data for the two courses: Frequency and Percentage of Grades in CE 333 as a function of Original Registration Type Original Registration Grand Type A B C D E W Total 13 24 16 5 2 New Freshman (22%) (40%) (27%) (8%) (3%) 60 6 7 2 2

Conference Session

Innovations in Biological/Agricultural Education-II

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George Meyer, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Biological & Agricultural

annualDepartment open house. The open house includes invited other students, alumni, faculty,administrators and potential employers. Team sizes are either two or three members. Theprinciples of Michaelsen, et al. (2004 and 2007) are considered in team group planning and Page 13.753.7facilitation. The final written term paper was graded according to the instrument shown inAppendix B. A brief summary description of selected projects for the years 2004 -2007 are givenbelow. The major pieces of electronic equipment are also given.1. Ultrasonic Measurement of Water Levels with an Embedded System (2007).The area of ground water and surface water

Conference Session

Student Learning Techniques & Practices in Engineering Technology

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vladimir Genis, Drexel University; Warren Rosen, Drexel University; Richard Chiou, Drexel University; William Danley, Drexel University

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Engineering Technology

Version 1.6.0 developed by the Yamaha Co. Ltd. The experimental setup includes the followingitems: ROCKWELL RSLogix 5000, Yamaha SCARA robot, RCX40 robot controller with optional on-board Ethernet card, Yamaha I/O checker, DLink DCS-5300, and HP m1050e PCs. The system alsoconsists of power supplies, DC motors, fans, buzzers, limit switches, relays, and lights. For viewing theworkspace two D-Link webcams, which have Pan/Zoom/Tilt functions have been used as shown inFigure 7. Page 13.274.5 4 (a) (b) (c)Figure

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids and Heat Transfer - I

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amir Karimi, University of Texas-San Antonio

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Mechanical Engineering

changesso that the temperature is equal to 175 oC. The procedure and the final solution are shown inFig.7.a) Initial guess b) Final solutionFig 7. Procedure of using the Goal Seek tool to find x where T =175oC. Page 13.1321.12Example 3:An annular fin of the rectangular profile having a thickness of 2.0 mmis attached to tube maintained at 120 oC. The inner radius of fin, r1, is2.0 cm. The environmental temperature is 20 oC, and h = 70W/(m2.oC). The fin is made of 40% nickel steel rod [k=10.0 W/m.oC].Evaluate the outer radius, r2, if the temperature at the tip of the fin isrequired to be maintained

Conference Session

CAD/CAM in Manufacturing Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Somnath Chattopadhyay, Pennsylvania State University

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Manufacturing

distortion is produced due to the nature of the stick-slip friction at speedsequal or close to zero. Page 13.1115.7REFERENCESFeeny, B. F., and Moon, F. C. (1989), “Autocorrelation on Symbol Dynamics for aChaotic Dry Friction Oscillator,” Physics Letters, Vol. A141, Nos.8, 9, pp. 397-400.Knapp, W. (1983), “Circular Test for Three-Coordinate Measuring Machines andMachine Tools,” Precision Engineering, Vol. 5, No. 3, pp. 115-124.Popp, K., and Stelter, P. (1990), “Nonlinear Oscillations of Structures Induced by DryFriction,” Nonlinear Dynamics in Engineering Systems, (W. Schiehlen, Ed.), SpringerVerlag, Berlin-Heidelberg, GermanyTobias, S. A. (1965), Machine

Conference Session

Assessment of Engineering Technology Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Virendra Varma, Missouri Western State University; Tina Varma, University of Central Missouri

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Engineering Technology

program or campus location, with theresources necessary to create an ePortfolio. Every student is allocated up to 1 GB of onlinestorage space. Students can apply for a web folder with in this storage space. This is offered at nocharge by ITS. Digital files copied into this web folder are accessible by any internet webbrowser.”4 According to David DiBiase, Director of e-Education Institute at Penn State,ePortfolios provide many benefits to faculty, students, and the institution…some of thosebenefits are:Benefit to Students a. Enhancement of their IT skills b. Enhanced Learning c. Ability to see their own growth as learnersBenefits to Faculty a. Assessment of course or program objectivesBenefits to Academic Departments a. Transparency in

Conference Session

Graduate Student Experiences

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Reginald Rogers, University of Michigan; Anthony Lachawiec, University of Michigan; Jeffrey Ringenberg, University of Michigan

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Graduate Studies

substantial supportfor chapter maintenance by ensuring connectivity with our parent organization even in the faceof lean years in terms of membership and interest at individual campuses. Aim to be active inthis exciting new endeavor!Bibliography1. Farvardin, N. “Retaining Students – and Their Hopes and Dreams.” ASEE Prism, 16 (7), 2007, 64-65.2. Bauer, E. H.; Moskal, B.; Gosink, J.; Lucena, J.; Muñoz, D. “Faculty and Student Attitudes Toward CommunityService: A Comparative Analysis.” J. Engr. Education, 96 (2), 2007, 129-140. Page 13.1293.93. Keating, D. A.; Deloatch, E. M. “Don’t Overlook Industry.” ASEE Prism, 17 (3), 2007, 80.4. Tau Beta

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dmitriy Garmatyuk, Miami University

into 4-5 lecture/labmini-projects, each focused on a particular theme of interest to engineers and researchersnowadays. As stated in the Project proposal – “Our broad goal of this research is twofold: a) To increase inclusiveness and appeal of electromagnetics to a diverse student body; b) To open new opportunities to the students by bringing their innovation and engineering leadership skills and mastery of electromagnetics to the level commensurate with current R&D trends.”With this in mind, we started developing the conceptual design of an introductory EM course bycreating and improving test-benches representative of realistic problems in EM. One criterion inchoosing

Conference Session

Design in the BME Curriculum

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Judy Cezeaux, Western New England College; Thomas Keyser, Western New England College; Eric Haffner, Western New England College; Anne Kaboray, Goodwill Industries of the Springfield/Hartford Area, Inc.; Carol Hasenjager, Goodwill Industries of the Springfield/Hartford Area, Inc.

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Biomedical

visual and cognitive disabilities. Design of this deviceincorporated several of the universal design principles, most notably those of equitable use andlow physical effort. The use of markings to demonstrate proper use will incorporate the principleof simple and intuitive use. Page 13.806.5 (a) (b) (c) Figure 1: Prototype device for moving screws to work area. (a) loading position, (b) transport position, (c) delivery positionDesign for the expansion of flattened tabbed packaging boxesAnother step at the beginning of the packaging process is

Conference Session

Accreditation Issues

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth Van Treuren, Baylor University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

semester was dedicated to this activity. Any further discussion in classused additional time. The third year class had 32 students which required even more time.Attachments B and C show examples of student PowerPoint slides.Student FeedbackA survey on student attitudes towards the presentations was taken the past two years. The studentswere asked two sets of questions. The first set of questions, seen in Table 1, asks opinions on thepresentations from the perspective of someone sitting in the audience. A total of 24 studentsresponded in 2006. A total of 32 students responded in 2007. The second set of questions, Table 2,was directed towards those individuals who had given presentations. The total number of studentswho responded were 16 students in

Conference Session

The Best of Design in Engineering Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathryn Jablokow, Pennsylvania State University-Great Valley; Danielle DeCristoforo, Lockheed-Martin

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

assessment of the products of design in terms ofcreative style. Page 13.1094.5 (a) X = idea (b) X = idea X X X X X X X X X XX X X X X Figure 3: Perspectives on technical domains and boundaries - (a) adaptive; (b) innovativeLevel and Style

Conference Session

Technology in the Physics or Engineering Physics C

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nataliia Perova, Tufts University; Patricia Hogan, Suffolk University; Walter H. Johnson, Suffolk University

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Engineering Physics & Physics

understanding of these concepts? (A) Collaboration with students and faculty (B) Analysis of the literature (C) Constructing the model (D) Testing and evaluation (E) Analysis of the data (F) Redesign (G) None of the above.Content LearningQuestion 4 By participating in this project you were solving the problems of interfacing different kinds of sensors to the Tmote sky model. What kind of signal Tmote requires on the input? Select an applicable answer(s). (A

Conference Session

Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma in Manufacturing Education 2

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susana Lai-Yuen, University of South Florida

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Manufacturing

andevaluations assessing the efficacy of the proposed approach on student conceptual understandingand learning motivation.2. MethodsThe objective of this paper is to incorporate LEGO 3D design programs and systems inundergraduate industrial engineering courses to provide students with hands-on team labactivities that will help them better understand the challenging principles of micromanufacturingand industrial automation. These hands-on team activities were designed to achieve thefollowing pedagogical objectives: a) Increase student conceptual understanding by integrating theory with practice using LEGO 3D programs and systems b) Development of personal skills such as communications, technical writing and team working skills c

Collection

2008 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

M.G. Guvench

geometric dimensions ofthe compensation capacitance (Cc in the circuit) based on which chip layout design will be made. Thecompensation capacitance is calculated to achieve the required value of Phase Margin ( > 45 degree) andGain x Badwidth Product ( > 0.5 MHz ). Detailed guidance for these can be found in Allen and Holberg’stext [1].Figure 2. (a) Mathematica Design Calculations (b) Transistor Sizes and Bias Currents CalculatedPSpice simulations are done starting with DC Vout-Vin transfer (Figure 3) which yields the input offsetvoltage, maximum and minimum output voltage levels. Slope of the DC transfer characteristics yields thelow frequency open loop gain (Av = 33,466). Note that with zero input the input offset of even 0.2mVcan

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2008 Northeast Section Meeting

Authors

M.G. Guvench

geometric dimensions ofthe compensation capacitance (Cc in the circuit) based on which chip layout design will be made. Thecompensation capacitance is calculated to achieve the required value of Phase Margin ( > 45 degree) andGain x Badwidth Product ( > 0.5 MHz ). Detailed guidance for these can be found in Allen and Holberg’stext [1].Figure 2. (a) Mathematica Design Calculations (b) Transistor Sizes and Bias Currents CalculatedPSpice simulations are done starting with DC Vout-Vin transfer (Figure 3) which yields the input offsetvoltage, maximum and minimum output voltage levels. Slope of the DC transfer characteristics yields thelow frequency open loop gain (Av = 33,466). Note that with zero input the input offset of even 0.2mVcan

Collection

2008 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

M.G. Guvench

geometric dimensions ofthe compensation capacitance (Cc in the circuit) based on which chip layout design will be made. Thecompensation capacitance is calculated to achieve the required value of Phase Margin ( > 45 degree) andGain x Badwidth Product ( > 0.5 MHz ). Detailed guidance for these can be found in Allen and Holberg’stext [1].Figure 2. (a) Mathematica Design Calculations (b) Transistor Sizes and Bias Currents CalculatedPSpice simulations are done starting with DC Vout-Vin transfer (Figure 3) which yields the input offsetvoltage, maximum and minimum output voltage levels. Slope of the DC transfer characteristics yields thelow frequency open loop gain (Av = 33,466). Note that with zero input the input offset of even 0.2mVcan

Conference Session

K-12 Engineering Outreach Programs

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Powers, Clarkson University; Bruce Brydges, SUNY Potsdam; Gail Gotham, SLL BOCES; James Carroll, Clarkson University; Peter Turner, Clarkson University; Douglas Bohl, Clarkson University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

G ApplicationTaxonomy to add a second dimension E(Figure 1), 10 thereby providing anexcellent framework to capture the Comprehension A B“rigor and relevance” that hands-on Acquisition Application Awarenessand project-based learning can bring to world predictable situations

Conference Session

Engineering in High Schools

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mitchell Nathan, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Natalie Tran, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Allen Phelps, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Amy Prevost, University of Wisconsin - Madison

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

. Thecurriculum-analysis procedures include the following steps: (a) Identify specific learning goals toserve as the intellectual basis for the analysis; (b) Make a preliminary inspection of thecurriculum materials to see whether they are likely to address the targeted learning goals; (c)Analyze the curriculum materials for alignment between content and the selected learning goals; Page 13.1268.5(d) Analyze the curriculum materials for alignment between instruction and the selected learning 5goals; (e) Summarize the relationship between the curriculum

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edward Kasprzak, Milliken Research Associates; Kevin Hulme, University at Buffalo - SUNY; Deborah Moore-Russo, Suny - Buffalo; Kenneth English, University at Buffalo - SUNY; Kemper Lewis, University at Buffalo - SUNY

requirements including integrated communication and interpersonal Page 13.592.2skills were founded on complaints from industry and were a “response to a known fact: studentswho graduate with engineering degrees are not well prepared to be working engineers” (p. 151).The simulator-based approach presented in this paper concentrates on developing an innovativemeans of incorporating items (a), (b), (e), and (k) from the ABET criteria to assist in thedevelopment of educational experiences that will translate well to industrial application: (a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering (b) an ability to design and

Conference Session

Investigating Fuel Cells and Alternative Fuels in the Classroom and Lab

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Fletcher, Lawrence Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

-laboratory hydrogen gas line from the outside tank farm is illustrated. Batteries provide power to close the hydrogen actuator valve outside should the building lose utility electrical power. The orange disk on the wall in the upper left is one of the hydrogen sensors. The two green lights on the wall-box indicate that the system is on, the actuator valve is open, and that gas is available for use. Two red lights directly below the green lights, not illuminated in this photo, indicate when the system is off and the actuator valve is closed. (a) (b) Figure 4: In (a) the stainless steel hydrogen gas line

Conference Session

Mechanics of Materials

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arnaldo Mazzei, Kettering University; Richard Scott, University of Michigan

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Mechanical Engineering

FORCE VERSUS θ, 0 ≤θ ≤π 2References[1] A. Mazzei and R. A. Scott, "Enhancing student understanding of mechanics using simulation software," Proceedings of the 2006 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, Chicago - IL, 2006.[2] A. Mazzei and R. A. Scott, "Broadening student knowledge of dynamics by means of simulation software.," Proceedings of the 2007 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, Honolulu - HI, 2007.[3] Y. Miyamoto, W. A. Kaysser, B. H. Rabin, A. Kawasaki, and R. G. Ford, Functionally graded materials: design, processing and applications, 1st ed: Springer, 1999.[4] T.-C. Chiu and F. Erdogan, "One-dimensional

Conference Session

Experiential and Service Learning

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jim Chamberlain, Clemson University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

ASEE Conference Presentation.(2008).[5] Stice, James E. (ed.), Developing Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Abilities. New Directions forTeaching and Learning, No. 30. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, June 1987.[6] Oakes, W.C., et al., “EPICS: Experiencing Engineering Design Through Community ServiceProjects.” Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference, Session 2625, Salt Lake City, UT, June 2004.[7] Solar Energy International. Photovoltaics: Design and Installation Manual. New Society Publishers:Gabriola Island, BC, 2004.[8] Sandekian, B., et al., “A Summary of the Workshop on Integrating Appropriate-SustainableTechnology and Service-Learning in Engineering Education.” Proceedings of the ASEE AnnualConference, Pre-Conference Workshop, Portland

Conference Session

Assessment and Evaluation of Graphics Programs

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aaron Clark, North Carolina State University; Jeremy Ernst, North Carolina State University; Alice Scales, North Carolina State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

. Twenty-seven (17%) indicated they wouldbe interested in this to diverse their future employment options.Table 1 Age Class Race Anticipated Preferred Grade Learning Style 17 or less Freshman Caucasian A Auditory 0/0% 4/2% 142/88% 82/51% 6/4% 18-19 Sophomore African-Am. B Visual 87/54% 109/68% 9/7% 72/45% 94/58% 20-21 Junior Asian C

Conference Session

Electrical Engineering Technology Design Projects & Curriculum

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Hackworth, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-238: DEVELOPMENT OF AN EET LECTURE COURSE IN IPOD©FORMATJohn Hackworth, Old Dominion University John Hackworth is an associate professor and director of the Electrical Engineering Technology program at Old Dominion University. He holds a B. S. Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology and a Master of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, both from Old Dominion University. Prior to joining the Old Dominion University faculty, John had approximately 20 years of industrial experience in test engineering and plant automation with General Electric Company. He is the co-author of two textbooks which are currently in use by several electrical engineering technology programs at

Conference Session

Innovations in ECE Education I

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gisele Ragusa, University of Southern California; Michael Khoo, University of Southern California; Ellis Meng, University of Southern California

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

vertical position and a single muscle applies a force F to maintain the lower arm in horizontal position as shown in the figure. What is the magnitude of the force F if the muscle moment arm is equal to d ? mgl mg A. B. mgld C. D. mg d ld2) [C1] – Consider the musculoskeletal system shown in the figure below. The upper arm is fixed in a vertical position but the forearm is free to rotate about the elbow joint and is actuated by two antagonistic muscles: Biceps and Triceps. FT , FB , and d T , d B are the forces and moment arms of the muscles, respectively. The mass and

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum in Electrical Engineering Technology

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rasoul Saneifard, Texas Southern University; Clifford Oluoch, Texas Southern University; Jose Guerrero

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

the owner’scellular receiver module. In this endeavor, a lights flasher circuit is used as a pulse generator.All three timers have different timing lengths determined by their control sequence in the system.The Main Timer is adjustable and may be set to provide sufficient time for the system to executeall functions, and therefore, needs no microcontroller to perform any functions. Instead, theMain Timer in the proposed system uses a digital circuit (modified and reconstructed usingCircuitLogix11 software) that incorporates a 555 timer IC chip with a power-saving advantage,since it only works when triggered. Figure 9 exhibits the 555 timer circuit in which M, B, and Sindicate switch terminal designators for NO (normally open), NC (normally

Conference Session

Computer Education Management Tools II

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Doyle, McMaster University; Adrian Ieta, Murray State University; Sheng Qian, McMaster University

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Computers in Education

– 99, 1989.8. Chen, X., Francia, B., Li, M., McKinnon, B., Seker, A., “Shared Information and Program Plagiarism Detection”, IEEE Transactions on Information Theory, v50-7, pp. 1545-1550, 2004.9. Schleimer, S., Wilkerson, D. S., Aiken, A., “Winnowing: Local Algorithms for Document Fingerprinting”, Proceedings of the 2003 ACM SIGMOD International Conference on Management of Data, San Diego, California, USA, pp. 76 – 85, 2003.10. Shannon, C., Weaver, W., “The Mathematical Theory of Communication”, University of Illinois Press, 1949.11. Ieta, A., Doyle, T. E., Kucerovsky, Z., and Greason, W. D. "Challenges and Options Related to Scaling Raw Scores in Engineering Education," The International Network for Engineering

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2008 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

permitted to listen to music of their choice. Their music choice normallyconsisted of music from multiple categories which prevented examining the effects of music bymusic type. References1. Dreher, B, “Let Music Move You”, Health, Vol 17, Issue 10, December 2003.2. Foss, R. “Music in Computer Science Courses Using inexpensive, exciting technology to teach programming principles. SIGSE Bulletin, Vol. 21, No. 4, December 1989.3. Franklin, J.A.,”Computer Generated Music as a Teaching Aid for First Year Computing”,Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges, Proceedings of the Sixth Annual CCSC Northeastern Conference on The Journal of Computing in Small Colleges CCSC '01, Volume 16 Issue 4, April

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2008 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

permitted to listen to music of their choice. Their music choice normallyconsisted of music from multiple categories which prevented examining the effects of music bymusic type. References1. Dreher, B, “Let Music Move You”, Health, Vol 17, Issue 10, December 2003.2. Foss, R. “Music in Computer Science Courses Using inexpensive, exciting technology to teach programming principles. SIGSE Bulletin, Vol. 21, No. 4, December 1989.3. Franklin, J.A.,”Computer Generated Music as a Teaching Aid for First Year Computing”,Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges, Proceedings of the Sixth Annual CCSC Northeastern Conference on The Journal of Computing in Small Colleges CCSC '01, Volume 16 Issue 4, April